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Three Stooges ranks #38 of 291 in the Comedian ranking, behind Moms Mabley, ahead of Redd Foxx.
Massively recognizable slapstick institution with durable popularity, but critical consensus is more divided than for Chaplin-era classics.
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Who were the main members of the Three Stooges?
Moe Howard and Larry Fine formed the team's most consistent core. The third position was filled at different times by Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Joe Besser, and Curly Joe DeRita.
How many shorts did the Three Stooges make for Columbia?
The team made 190 short subjects for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959. These films include titles such as Men in Black, Disorder in the Court, and Micro-Phonies.
Why did Shemp replace Curly in the Three Stooges?
Curly Howard suffered a serious stroke in 1946 after declining health had affected his performances. His older brother Shemp returned to the act and remained with Moe and Larry until his death in 1955.
Were the Three Stooges originally a movie act?
No. Their roots were in vaudeville as part of comedian Ted Healy's stage act during the 1920s. Moe, Larry, and Shemp later separated from Healy before the Columbia short-film series established the Three Stooges as screen stars.
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